IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot v3.02 for Linux - IBM BladeCenter and System x

Download Description

• New IBM xSeries firmware and device driver file naming convention

Severity: Suggested

Note: DSA 3.02 is compatible with the x3620 M3, minor limitations exist which will be corrected in the next release of DSA.

Supported Systems

• IBM BladeCenter HS12 (8014, 1916, 8028)
• IBM BladeCenter LS22 (7901)
• IBM BladeCenter LS42 (7902)
• IBM System x3620 M3 (7376)
• IBM System x3850 M2 (7234, 7144, 7141, 7233)
• IBM System x3950 M2 (7234, 7141, 7233)

Change history

Version 3.02.56, Build ID DSYT56e

Changes:

• To ensure quality and stability of the DSA code, we have reverted some display functionality of RAID information to what was shown in previous versions of DSA. This affects RAID display on the following adapters:
  • Megaraid 8480
  • Serveraid MR10i
  • Serveraid MR10is
  • Serveraid MR10m
  • Serveraid MR10k
  • Serveraid M1015
  • Serveraid M5014
  • Serveraid M5015
    On these adapters, the RAID information is generated from the output of separate command line tools and the format may not match other output in DSA.
• This version supports only the following systems:
  • IBM BladeCenter HS12 (8014, 1916, 8028)
  • IBM BladeCenter LS22 (7901)
  • IBM BladeCenter LS42 (7902)
  • IBM System x3850 M2 (7234, 7144, 7141, 7233)
  • IBM System x3950 M2 (7234, 7141, 7233)

Version 3.00, Build ID: DSYT55B, Revision 55B

Added the following limitations to the readme files:

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure the current IMM firmware level is 1.07 or later before you update the uEFI firmware or DSA Preboot firmware.

IMPORTANT:

• When updating via any method other than UpdateXpress Systems Packs, Bootable Media Creator, or the AMM, wait at least six minutes after the IMM update completes before you initiate any planned uEFI or DSA Preboot firmware updates.

IMPORTANT:

• Due to an Intel errata, if your server is running Linux or VMware, you should disable C-States before you update uEFI, IMM, or DSA Preboot through the command line interface. C-states can be returned to the original settings after the updates are complete. See RETAIN TIP H195678 for more information. Updates performed through the AMM, Bootable Media Creator, or the IMM web or CLI interfaces do not have this requirement.

Version 3.00, Build ID: DSYT55a, Revision 55a


Enhancement:
New System Support:

• x3200M3 (Type 7327,7328)
  
• x3250M3 (Type 4251,4252,4261)
  
• x3400M2 (Type 7836,7837)
  
• x3500M2 (Type 7839)
  
• x3550M2 (Type 7946,4198)
  
• x3650M2 (Type 7947,4199)
  
• LS22/LS42 (Type 7901,7902)

New Operating System support:

• Windows Server 2008 R2

New options support:

• LSI ServeRaid MR1015
  
• LSI RAID5 upgrade
  
• LSI ServeRaid MR 10M SAS-2 6GB

New feature support:

• Normalized display for LSI ServeRaid controllers
  
• Added hotfix information for Windows Server 2008
  
• Improved name convention on OOB IPMI data collection
  
• Tape R/W self test GUI for Preboot DSA

Limitations:
see readme

Version 3.0, Build ID: DSYT55aCN, Revision 55

Enhancement:

• New System Support:
  • IBM System x3200 M3 (7327, 7328)
  • IBM System x3250 M3 (4251, 4252, 4261)
  • IBM System x3400 M2 (7836, 7837)
  • IBM System x3500 M2 (7839)
  • IBM System x3550 M2 (7946, 4198)
  • IBM System x3650 M2 (7947,4199)
  • IBM BladeCenter LS22/LS42 (7901,7902)
• New Operating System support
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
• New options support
  • LSI ServeRaid MR1015
  • LSI RAID5 upgrade
  • LSI ServeRaid MR 10M SAS-2 6GB
• New feature support
  • Normalized display for LSI ServeRaid controllers
  • Added hotfix information for Windows Server 2008
  • Improved name convention on OOB IPMI data collection
  • Tape R/W self test GUI for Preboot DSA

Limitations:
see readme

Version 2.30.36 - Build ID: FDWD36a - Critical update

Problem(s) Fixed:

• Removed HDD diagnostic. This test could cause instability with the hard drives and cause a hard drive to go into an offline state potentially making the raid array inaccessible.

Enhancement: none.
Limitations:

• This flash package supports only the systems listed below for 2.30.35.
• For remote access via SOL (Serial Over LAN), the command line interface is the only interface supported.

Dependencies: none.

Version 2.30.35 - Build ID: FDWD35a

Problem(s) Fixed: none.

Enhancement:

• Added support for the following systems:
• IBM BladeCenter HS12 (8014, 1916, 8028)
• IBM System x3850 M2 (7141, 7144, 7233, 7234)
• IBM System x3950 M2 (7141, 7144, 7233, 7234)

Limitations:

• This flash package supports only the systems listed above.
• HDD diagnostic fails when attached to MegaRAID
• For remote access via SOL (Serial Over LAN), the command line interface is the only interface supported.

Dependencies: none.